Dark Pool

Private exchange for anonymous large trades

What is Dark Pool?

Dark Pool A private exchange where large institutional orders are matched anonymously, away from public exchanges. Dark pool activity can affect options pricing because large block trades executed off-exchange may signal institutional positioning. Options flow analysis can help detect when dark pool activity precedes significant price moves.

Complete Definition

A private exchange where large institutional orders are matched anonymously, away from public exchanges. Dark pool activity can affect options pricing because large block trades executed off-exchange may signal institutional positioning. Options flow analysis can help detect when dark pool activity precedes significant price moves.